Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate is used in cat for Hypoadrenocorticism (rare in cats). Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Percorten-V, Zycortal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2–2.2 mg/kg | q25 days | Lifelong; monitor electrolytes | Hypoadrenocorticism (rare in cats) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Pure mineralocorticoid that replaces aldosterone function, promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion in the distal renal tubule.
Requires concurrent glucocorticoid supplementation (prednisone). Dose and interval adjusted based on electrolytes. PU/PD if overdosed.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.